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Thursday, 9 October 2025

Vrindavan Bazaar Night Queen

 


I've just reviewed Bhaktivedanta Manor /Sacred Boutique Night Queen, which I found very desirable. Bhaktivedanta Manor sources from Vrindavan, the sacred city in northern India, which is where this Night Queen comes from. From my experiences with incense sourced from Vrindavan, I wasn't expecting the incense to be the same - it appears there are a number of small enterprises going on in and around Vrindavan, with little organisation as regards who makes what fragrance, so there is some variation. However, I thought the two Night Queens would be closer than what they are. 

This is a hand rolled charcoal paste on a machine cut bamboo splint which has been coloured green on the tip. The paste has a thin covering of brown melnoorva/masala powder. There is a fresh though soft pine disinfectant volatility which eases back after a while to reveal a room freshener floral bouquet touched with woods, mainly sandalwood. It is pleasant. 

The scent on the burn is soft and attractive though perhaps lacks a bit of character. It's an acceptable and familiar floral incense with fine-toothed waxy white jasmine, a sprinkling of rose, and some sandalwood. Florals and sandalwood are a familiar and acceptable partnership, and they work well together here. There's nothing here to excite the interest, but then that's sometimes what is needed. 

Available at $1.40 for 20gm from Vrindavan Bazaar. They ship internationally at reasonable rates. 


Date: Oct 2025   Score: 33
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